Master of Drug Discovery and Development

Victoria University of Wellington Logo Victoria University of Wellington

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Kelburn Parade, Kelburn, Wellington 6012, New Zealand

Tuition Fee Icon Tuition Fees

NZD 42,868.00

Deposit Icon Minimum Deposit

NZD 42,868.00

Scholarship icon Scholarship

NZD 10,000.00

Application Fees icon Application Fees

NZD 0.00

Duration icon Durations

1 Years

Course Overview icon Course Overview

The Master of Drug Discovery and Development is an intensive one-year programme designed to prepare you for a career in pharmaceutical science. It blends biological sciences with chemistry to help you understand and apply the whole drug discovery process. You will learn how to identify drug targets, design and create new drugs, and assess their safety and effectiveness. This drug discovery course also teaches how to protect intellectual property, evaluate the costs of drug development, and understand the stages of pre-clinical trials and... Read more

The Master of Drug Discovery and Development is an intensive one-year programme designed to prepare you for a career in pharmaceutical science. It blends biological sciences with chemistry to help you understand and apply the whole drug discovery process. You will learn how to identify drug targets, design and create new drugs, and assess their safety and effectiveness. This drug discovery course also teaches how to protect intellectual property, evaluate the costs of drug development, and understand the stages of pre-clinical trials and clinical trials. The programme includes both academic and practical training, allowing you to match your interests and career goals. It is ideal for students with backgrounds in chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical science, pharmacy, or pharmacology. Through this course, you will acquire the skills necessary for pharmaceutical drug development and therapeutic research, ultimately enhancing health outcomes for both people and animals.

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Career Opportunities icon Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Drug Discovery and Development are well-prepared for many career paths in the pharmaceutical and health sectors. With strong skills in pharmaceutical drug development, pre-clinical trials, and therapeutics research, you can work in drug discovery teams in companies, universities, or research institutes. This drug discovery course also opens doors to roles in drug regulatory authorities, where you can help assess the safety and compliance of new drugs. You may choose to work in patent assessment or continue your journey with PhD studies. Many graduates find opportunities in commercial pharmaceutical development, veterinary therapeutics, or public health... Read more

Graduates of the Master of Drug Discovery and Development are well-prepared for many career paths in the pharmaceutical and health sectors. With strong skills in pharmaceutical drug development, pre-clinical trials, and therapeutics research, you can work in drug discovery teams in companies, universities, or research institutes. This drug discovery course also opens doors to roles in drug regulatory authorities, where you can help assess the safety and compliance of new drugs. You may choose to work in patent assessment or continue your journey with PhD studies. Many graduates find opportunities in commercial pharmaceutical development, veterinary therapeutics, or public health organisations. The broad, practical knowledge you gain will help you succeed in research, government, and private sector jobs related to the development and regulation of new medicines.

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Course Summary icon Course Summary

  • Tuition Fees icon

    NZD 42,868.00/Year

    Tuition Fees
  • Deposit icon

    Minimum Deposit

    NZD 42,868.00
  • Scholarship icon

    Scholarship

    NZD 10,000.00
  • Application Fees icon

    NZD 0.00/Year

    Application Fees
  • Living cost icon

    NZD 20,000.00/Year

    Living Cost

University Info icon University

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Victoria University of Wellington

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Kelburn Parade, Kelburn, Wellington 6012, New Zealand

Admission Requirement iocn Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Bachelor

Minimum Mark (%) OR Minimum CGPA

Mark:60% OR CGPA:2.70

English Proficiency Test Requirements

IELTS

Reading

6.0

Writing

6.0

Listening

6.0

Speaking

6.0

PTE

Reading

50.0

Writing

50.0

Listening

50.0

Speaking

50.0

TOEFL

Reading

0.0

Writing

20.0

Listening

0.0

Speaking

0.0

Note

This program has a full-time duration of 1.5 years. The total tuition fee is NZ$64,300 with the first-year tuition estimated at NZ$42,868.Eligible students may receive scholarships of up to NZ$10,000, making it a financially supportive option for international students.

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